NUTRITION
LIPIDS
Question
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Which is a building block for a lipid?
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glycerol
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nucleotide
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amino acid
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monosaccharide
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Glycerol and fatty acids are the basic building blocks of fats (lipids).
Detailed explanation-2: -Triacylglycerols Structure and Functions Fatty acids and glycerol are the building blocks of triacylglycerols. Glycerol is a thick, smooth, syrupy compound that is often used in the food industry. To form a triacylglycerol, a glycerol molecule is joined by three fatty acid chains.
Detailed explanation-3: -Answer and Explanation: The building blocks of carbohydrates are monosaccharides, such as glucose, fructose, and galactose. The building blocks of simple lipids glycerol and fatty acids, the glycerol acts as a backbone while the fatty acids attach to the glycerol to create a lipid molecule.
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